Stargazer Goblin’s GitHub Gimmick: How 3,000 Fake Accounts Hoodwinked the Internet
Infosec researchers identified over 3,000 malicious GitHub accounts, dubbed the “Stargazer Ghost Network,” spreading malware via phishing links on services like Discord. The network’s novel tactics have led to over 1,300 infections and significant financial gain, proving GitHub struggles to keep up with automated malicious forks.
Hot Take:
Looks like the Stargazer Goblin isn’t just after your gold in World of Warcraft; it’s hunting your GitHub accounts, too! Just when you thought it was safe to click on a link for more Twitch followers, boom—malware city. Who knew goblins could be so tech-savvy?
Key Points:
- 3,000+ malicious GitHub accounts spreading malware.
- Phishing links via Discord and social media for a sneakier attack approach.
- Malware disguised as legitimate GitHub repositories.
- Successful campaigns netted over 1,300 infections and $100,000.
- GitHub struggles to keep up with automated malicious activities.
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